History Quiz: Non-Centralized States in Pre-Colonial Nigeria

What is the meaning of a non-centralized state?

• A state ruled by a single ruler

• A state with power and authority in the hands of the people

• A state with a king or queen

• A state with a joint decision-making process

Which of the following is an example of a non-centralized state?

• Hausa States

• Benin Kingdom

• Igbo

• Kanem-Bornu

What are the characteristics of a non-centralized state?

• Power and authority in the hands of a single ruler

• Different sets of title holders

• No existence of age-grade and secret societies system

• Government ruled by a single ruler

Which ethnic group in Nigeria operated a non-centralized system of government?

• Igbo

• Hausa

• Yoruba

• Fulani

What was the highest decision-making body in the Igbo political organization?

• Nuclear family level

• Extended family level

• Village level

• Age grade

Which ethnic group in Nigeria practiced village democracy in the pre-colonial period?

• Igbo

• Tiv

• Idoma

• Urhobo

What was the highest political organization in the Idoma society?

• Nuclear family

• Extended family

• Village council

• Central council

Which ethnic group in Nigeria had a non-centralized system of government and practiced equality?

• Tiv

• Idoma

• Ebira

• Urhobo

What was the main political authority in the Ijo society?

• Lineage

• Village assembly

• Council of elders

• Secret societies

Which ethnic group in Nigeria had a decentralized political system and decision-making body called Ekpako?

• Tiv

• Idoma

• Ebira

• Urhobo